der Klassiker
Translation
classic, standard work, old favorite
Examples
Goethes 'Faust' ist ein deutscher Klassiker.
Goethe's 'Faust' is a German classic.
Dieses Automodell ist ein echter Klassiker.
This car model is a real classic.
Das ist der Klassiker: Ich habe den Schlüssel vergessen.
That's a classic: I forgot the key.
Grammar Patterns
to be a classic This book is a classic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: masterpiece, standard work, perennial favorite
Etymology
From Latin 'classicus', meaning 'belonging to the highest class of citizens'. Related to 'Klasse' (class).
Memory Tips
Think of something that is in a 'class' of its own, a timeless piece.